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What to expect
Seurasaari is an island and a district in Helsinki, known for its Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which features old, mainly wooden buildings from various parts of Finland. The island offers a peaceful atmosphere, with dense forest landscape, sandy roads, and a variety of wildlife, including birds, red squirrels, and hares. Visitors can enjoy walking around the island, and there are also opportunities for nude swimming in a segregated area. The island has a rich history, having been used as a grazing area for cattle in the late 19th century and later developed for people's pleasure trips and excursions. Today, it is a popular spot for outdoor recreation, sunbathing, and walking. The Seurasaari Open-Air Museum showcases 87 buildings, representing various aspects of living in Finland from the 17th century to the 20th century
Plan your family visit to the Seurasaari with these blog insights 👇
Helsinki with children: excursion tips from Silja Line ships
Activities: We visited Fölisön, a natural oasis. We walked around the open air museum and looked at the buildings. We also saw the semi-tame squirrels and curious small birds. "The children are lyrical, so is my husband."
Highlights: The squirrels and birds were a big hit! "The main reason to go to Fölisön is neither beaches nor beautiful buildings, but the semi-tame squirrels and curious small birds that meet us in the hope of getting a taste of the unsalted nuts we have with us." ✨
Helsinki the open-air museum
4 days in Helsinki with family
